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CHICAGO -- Anthony Rizzo was annoyed as he faced a sea of microphones before the Chicago Cubs first game following the All-Star break.The only people that are panicking about this team is the media, Rizzo said. Its been pretty negative all the comments coming out of everyones mouth, except in this clubhouse.A few hours later, the Cubs put together one of their best games of the season.Kyle Hendricks and four relievers combined on a five-hitter, Addison Russell had a two-run single to key a five-run sixth inning, and the Cubs beat the Texas Rangers 6-0 on Friday in a matchup of slumping division leaders.We pitched and really played defense today, manager Joe Maddon said. It was outstanding.The Cubs won for the seventh time in 22 games, while the Rangers lost their eighth in 10 games thanks to a rough sixth that included Prince Fielders throwing error.As Jake Arrieta and Jon Lester have struggled lately, Hendricks (8-6) has remained sharp. The former Rangers draft pick allowed three hits in six innings, lowering his ERA to 2.41.Only stars Clayton Kershaw and Madison Bumgarner have lower ERAs in the majors.Kyles one of the best pitchers in the National League right now and nobody is talking about it, Maddon said.Carl Edwards Jr. struck out two in a perfect seventh and Travis Wood, Pedro Strop and Justin Grimm combined for the final six outs in Chicagos eighth shutout.Russells bases-loaded hit in the sixth was followed by pinch-hitter Matt Szczurs two-run single against Martin Perez (7-6).One of the runs was unearned after Fielder fired a throw high and wide of third in a rare start at first base due to interleague play.The sixth inning got away from us, Rangers manager Jeff Banister said. I felt like Martin was still making good pitches, still had life on his pitches. We just didnt help him out.The Cubs, who entered percentage points ahead of Texas for the second-best record in the majors behind San Francisco, had seven hits on an unseasonably cool, drizzly day with the wind blowing in.The breeze kept Rizzos drive to right in the park in the sixth that helped load the bases and extend his hitting streak to 10 games. Two batters later Russell came through.Took a few days off and came back and felt great, Russell said.Albert Almora Jr. added two fine catches in center field, Ben Zobrist made a nifty play at third and catcher Willson Contreras threw out Rougned Odor stealing second.We played poorly the last three weeks or so and showed our vulnerability and humanity as a team, Cubs president Theo Epstein said. In the long run that might be a good thing because it means we know how hard we have to work and how well we have to play to get where we want to go.TRAINERS ROOMRangers: LHP Jake Diekman, who cut his left index finger on a beer mug earlier this month in Boston, was placed on the 15-day disabled list. Its retroactive to July 6. ... RHP Keone Kela (elbow) was activated. ... LF Shin-Soo Choo (back) was out of the lineup. Ryan Rua replaced him, while Odor led off.Cubs: OF Dexter Fowler (hamstring) isnt expected back before the end of next week. ... C David Ross was activated off the seven-day concussion list. ... RHP Trevor Cahill (right knee tendinitis) was placed on the 15-day DL. ... OF Jorge Soler (hamstring) could start a rehab assignment soon. ... RHP Adam Warren returned to the bullpen, but could make another spot start.PHONES BUSYEpstein said they had a few things going on, but didnt get anything done regarding trades during the All-Star break. The Cubs are seeking bullpen help, while the Rangers want starting pitching.PEREZS HITPerez recorded his first major league hit with a swinging bunt toward third base in the second. He had been 0 for 9. Perez was charged with five runs in 5 2/3 innings.NICE LOOKFormer Cubs and Rangers pitcher Ryan Dempster sported giant glasses and a white wig in an impressive Harry Caray impersonation while leading the crowd during the seventh inning stretch.UP NEXTRangers RHP Yu Darvish (2-0, 2.87 ERA) returns from the disabled list and starts Saturday against Cubs RHP Jason Hammel (7-5, 3.46). Darvish is expected to throw 85-90 pitches. Discount Air Jordan 11 Sale . -- Stanfords Kevin Danser knelt on one knee and hardly moved on the sideline as Michigan State celebrated its Rose Bowl victory and his Cardinal teammates made their way to the locker room. Wholesale Jordan Retro 11 . Louis Cardinals. 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"I worked my entire life for it, and it has been taken away from me in one afternoon by a doctor I didnt know," said Troicki, whose ranking peaked at No. BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Jack Eichel has returned for the Buffalo Sabres, and as a result so has their scoring.The leagues lowest scoring team has been playing at an entirely different level since the superstar sophomore returned on Tuesday. Eichel missed the first 21 games of the season with a high ankle sprain and has reignited Buffalos offensive attack.Eichel had a goal and an assist in his first game of the season, helping to lead the Sabres to a 5-4 road win over the Ottawa Senators.He was even better in Buffalos 4-3 win over the New York Rangers on Thursday night. Eichel had two late goals in the third period to lift the Sabres over the top team in the Metropolitan Division.The Sabres (9-9-5) will look for more of the same in a matinee matchup against the Boston Bruins (13-10-1) at 1 p.m. on Saturday.Hes a difference-maker. He can open up a game at any time, Sabres captain Brian Gionta said of Eichel. Hes feared out there. Hes a threat every time hes on the ice. You have to be aware of him. Other teams have to be aware of him, and it gets them back on their heels.Eichel has added a much-needed dose of speed along with a pure scoring touch that has been lacking for the Sabres for much of this season.It just kind of shows what kind of player he can be, what kind of player he is, Sabres head coach Dan Bylsma said. Hes a dynamic player and he brings so much to our team with speed and attack. And everyone feeds off itt.ddddddddddddThe Sabres may be without one of their top defensemen against the Bruins. Veteran Josh Gorges was injured blocking a shot in the win over the Rangers.He got an X-ray after the game, hes going to get some more testing on it, Bylsma said, according to the teams website. Were just kind of waiting to see the results of the next test.Robin Lehner will return between the pipes for Buffalo after suffering a hip injury on Tuesday against the Senators. Lehner has a record of 5-7-0 this season to go along with a save percentage of .921 and a goals against average of 2.40.The Bruins are coming off a 2-1 shootout win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday. Ryan Spooner and David Pastrnak scored in the shootout for Boston, and Anton Khudobin was terrific in net after missing time this season with an upper-body injury. Torey Krug tied the game for Boston with 31.5 seconds remaining in regulation.It wasnt our prettiest game, it wasnt necessarily a good game by our standards. But those are goals throughout the season you feel like you earned and you deserved, Krug said. So we worked and we worked, and it didnt matter how long it took in the third. Ultimately, it would pay off, and it did.Brad Marchand leads the Bruins in scoring with 20 points (seven goals, 13 assists) in 24 games. ' ' '